The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is accepting Expressions of Interest to take possession of a four-unit modular building for use as an early learning and child care facility.
As the holiday season draws near, we’re encouraging all Northerners to make safety a priority during celebrations! Whether you're gathering with friends, family, or coworkers, choosing to drive sober is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and your community.
Why It Matters
Driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis or other drugs risks more than just fines or license loss—it endangers lives. This time of year is for joy and celebration, so let’s ensure it stays that way.
National Addictions Awareness Week takes place across Canada every year in the month of November. This marks an important opportunity for people to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to discuss solutions for change. This year’s theme of Forging Connections highlights the power of community, support, and connection on the path to overcoming addictions.
On November 20, 2024 at 1:55 pm MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories public alerting system. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, cable networks and radio stations across the NWT.
NWT Alert is the NWT’s public alerting system designed to keep residents and visitors informed during emergencies. For important information during an emergency, check with your community government and visit www.NWTalert.ca.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report that summarizes feedback on proposed Plan Review Appeals Board Regulations.
Planned repairs to the Deh Cho Bridge are scheduled from November 2024 to January 2025. This work includes the replacement of the broken cable on November 14 and 15, 2024. Drivers should expect a full closure of the Deh Cho Bridge from 12:01 am to 3:00 am on Thursday, November 14. If further work is needed, the bridge will close again on Friday, November 15, from 12:01 am to 3:00 am. Emergency vehicles will be permitted to cross during the closure. The remaining construction work is expected to continue until January 2025 and the bridge will remain operational with a lane reduction.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing updates to its ATLAS interactive web map viewer to improve access to current information about the availability of land in the Northwest Territories.
The map viewer is an online tool that provides accurate mapping of each parcel of land in the Northwest Territories and displays real-time information about who administers the land and details about the parties interested in it. Some key improvements made to the system:
As winter approaches, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds all drivers to take extra precautions to ensure their safety on the roads. Winter driving requires special attention to vehicle preparation, awareness of road conditions, and readiness for emergencies.
Prepare Your Vehicle
Before winter fully sets in, make sure your vehicle is winter-ready:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) invites residents to participate in a public review of proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes. Led by the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC), this review offers a valuable opportunity for residents to provide input on building standards that directly impact safety and quality of life.
The annual Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and top marks of apprentices and journeypersons across the NWT. This year, we recognize the top marks of 20 apprentices and 33 journeypersons, across 17 trades.
Each year, the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification awards are given for outstanding achievement during an apprenticeship or interprovincial Red Seal accomplishment. The recipients of this year's awards are:
